US Popularity:4416
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):French, German
Meaning:Rival; Industrious
Emile is a boy's name of Latin origin, with additional French and German roots. This sweet name has a whole host of famous people attached to it, like actor and musician Emile Hirsch and Nobel Prize-nominated writer Émile Zola. But even if those who share this title aren’t your cause for choosing it, the definition of “rival” or “industrious” surely will! These meanings etymologically derive from the Latin Aemilius, and variations include the feminine Emily, Emil, or Emilio. As you can see, this name will surely encourage baby to grab life with both hands and approach everything with enthusiasm and verve.

Emile Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Emile is currently #1892 on The Bump
Boy:Emile is currently #559 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Emile is currently #4416 in U.S. births
Boy:Emile is currently #1325 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4416
in 2022
- 449
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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